Beef Tips with Gravy
These Beef Tips with Gravy are pure comfort, tender beef simmered in a rich, savory sauce that’s perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or whatever carbs you’ve got. One pot, simple ingredients, and serious flavor.
Servings: 6
Calories: 401kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cubed beef chuck roast, sirloin, or other types of stewing beef.
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup flour all-purpose
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon parsley freshly chopped
Instructions
- Sear: Season the beef tips generously with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes on all sides. Remove the cubes from the pot and set them aside. Add the butter to the pot, let it melt, then add the onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened and translucent.
- Mix: Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then sprinkle the flour into the pot. Stir well and cook for another minute or two. Pour the beef broth into the pot and whisk the mixture well. Then, add the soy sauce, Worcestershire, thyme, bay leaf, and seared beef.
- Cook: Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it simmer for 30 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened and the beef is tender. Stir occasionally.
- Finish: Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Taste for salt and pepper, then garnish with parsley and serve.
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Notes
- Chuck roast is the best choice, skip the lean cuts if you want melt-in-your-mouth beef.
- Sear in batches. I know it’s a pain, but trust me, that browned crust builds the best flavor.
- Want to level it up? Swap ½ cup of broth for red wine. It’s not required, but it’s absolutely worth it.
- Fresh thyme is lovely, but dried works just fine, just use about ⅓ of the amount.
- To thicken the gravy more, let it simmer uncovered or add a cornstarch slurry near the end.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 1007mg | Potassium: 914mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg
